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UCO Survival Matches

    UCO Survival Matches

    • $2.95
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    Item # 842366

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    Being able to make fire is vital for cooking, generating warmth and signaling for help. Keep the Uco Survival matches on hand in case of an emergency.

    • Windproof and waterproof matches are easy to light and will relight after being submerged in water; matches burn for up to 12 sec.
    • Sealed case features an integrated striker on the outside for easy lighting of matches
    • Includes 2 strikers and 15 matches
    • Uco Survival matches and case have a combined weight of only a half ounce

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    This item contains hazardous or flammable materials and is restricted to surface shipping only. Online orders for shipment to Alaska must be picked up at the Anchorage REI store (follow options for Free Shipping to REI Store when ordering); shipment to any other Alaska address is not offered. Sorry, this product cannot be shipped to Hawaii, APO, FPO or international addresses.

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    UCO Survival Matches Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Backpacking
    Plastic
    1.75 x 3 inches
    0.5 ounce
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    UCO Survival Matches Customer Reviews

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    UCO Survival Matches
     
    4.0

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    Jan

    6

    2013

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good Match

    By Boundary waters camper

    from Bloomington, MN

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      • Backcountry

      Comments about UCO Survival Matches:

      My son and I just tested these matches along with two other brands including the long time military brand known for being very reliable.

      We tested how easy they were to light, how long and intense they burned, how well they stayed lit after being submerged, how well they light after being submerged, and how well the striker worked after being submerged.

      This match actually beat the military brand in all tests. Unfortunately it was a slight letdown when compared to the old REI brand storm matches I bought several years ago. I don't see the REI brand on the website anymore so it appears they are no longer made. That being the case these would be the best matches I can find to date.

      I'm giving four stars because they did not burn well after being completely submerged and because they REI brand performed much better.

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Minimalist
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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